Fayvel's notebook: From China's Ganglands to the Warsaw Ghetto and Beyond
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.14 (627 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1499254105 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 274 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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He was born in Strasbourg and lives in Brussels. He has lived in China, Russia and in parts of Central Asia, and is doctor honoris causa of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences. . About the Author Philippe Smolarski is a historian, archaeologist, and expert in Asian art. When he was director of the Institut Européen d’Études Chinoises in Brussels, he organized several major exhibitions including the Treasures of the Tianjin Museum at the Cinquantenaire Museum in Brussels
. He has lived in China, Russia and in parts of Central Asia, and is doctor honoris causa of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences. When he was director of the Institut Européen d’Études Chinoises in Brussels, he organized several major exhibitions including the Treasures of the Tianjin Museum at the Cinquantenaire Museum in Brussels. He was born in Strasbourg and live
"An award-winning book!" according to Meghan. Philippe Smolarski’s ‘Fayvel’s Notebook’ is an incredibly entertaining story—and I never thought I’d say this about a story concerning the Holocaust. I have read a lot of stories about the Second World War and the terrible plight of the Jews—from Jerzy Kosinski’s ‘The Painted Bird’ to Elie Wiesel’s ‘Night’ to even Szuzak’s ‘the Book thief’, but nothing comes close to the kind of a rollercoaster ride offered by ‘Fayvel’s Notebook’.Basically, the book is about Fayvel S., whose life’s trajectory from being a . Sue B said A fascinating read!. I read constantly and this one I couldn't put down. The characters are so alive and the story is most compelling. I had no idea of what transpired within the Warsaw Ghetto and this perspective was certainly one that you don't readily hear about. From beginning to end I was engaged and actively worried about the people. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading a good yarn, wants to learn more about history and generally wants to be entertained. I now want to know what is in the other notebooks.. "Best book in a long time!" according to Nadine K. Captivating and breathtaking story, which while recounting a period in the history of humanity that many would like to forget, shows that one can find good amid destruction. Philippe Smolarski is a great writer. I strongly recommend that you read it. It is worthwhile and I look forward reading his next book.
By 1939, he has made his fortune, and he has set up in China. His empire stretches from Shanghai to Europe and his reputation is legendary. Fans of Tarantino and of Sergio Leone’s iconic film Once Upon a Time in America, will love this novel.. Fayvel S., born to a Jewish family in Poland, grows up to become an unscrupulous and ruthless drugs boss and gunrunner. In 1941, he can no longer ignore the news of the treatment of the Jews in Poland and the construction of the Warsaw ghetto, and he knows he must return to rescue his family Accompanied by his two bodyguards, a gay, ex-boxer and a beautiful, but deadly Chinese woman, Fayvel throws himself and his companions into the jaws of the tiger, and embarks on a fearless rescue mission. Their bid for freedom la